MacBook Air 13 M5, Polarstern, M5 (10-CPU/10-GPU), 16GB, 2TB, saksa, ei virtalähdettä

At a Berlin startup, a product manager unboxes the MacBook Air 13 M5 and gets straight to work—compiling code, editing a 4K product demo, and hopping on a video call, all before the battery dips below 50%. This fanless ultrabook pairs the M5 chip's 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU with 16GB of unified memory and a massive 2TB SSD, making it a silent powerhouse for professionals who need speed and storage on the move.

Key specifications

• Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
• 16GB unified memory (RAM)
• 2TB SSD storage
• 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664 native resolution)
• German keyboard layout (QWERTZ)
• No power adapter included (USB-C power adapter sold separately)
• macOS operating system
• 1080p FaceTime HD camera
• Four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio
• 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3
• Touch ID for secure authentication
• Up to 15 hours wireless web battery life
• Colour: Polarstern (Starlight)

Why choose it

The M5 chip delivers a significant performance leap over previous generations, handling demanding tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and software development with ease. The fanless design means zero noise, while the 2TB SSD provides ample space for large media libraries and project files. The Liquid Retina display offers stunning colour accuracy and sharpness, ideal for creative work. With Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, you get fast, reliable wireless connectivity. Touch ID adds convenience and security for logging in and making purchases.

Ideal use cases

• Software developers compiling large codebases
• Video editors working with 4K and 8K footage
• Photographers managing extensive RAW image libraries
• Business professionals needing a lightweight, powerful laptop for travel
• Students in design or engineering programs

Good to know

This model comes with a German keyboard layout (QWERTZ), which may take some adjustment if you're used to QWERTY. The power adapter is not included, so you'll need to purchase a compatible USB-C power adapter separately—many existing USB-C chargers will work. The MacBook Air 13 M5 is incredibly thin and light, weighing just 1.24 kg, making it easy to carry anywhere. It supports one external display up to 6K resolution via Thunderbolt.